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MPS will be given security guards following a series of death threats.

Their homes, surgeries and offices will receive extra protection including CCTV cameras.

Politicians can get more money for protection in their constituencies on the say-so of the police.

Now the parliamentary expenses watchdog, the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, is likely to approve calls for funds from MPs directly. The change in policy comes after a campaign from Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the Commons Deputy Speaker, who oversees the safety of MPs.

The change in policy comes after a campaign from Sir Lindsay Hoyle who oversees the safety of MPs (Image: SWNS)

Labour MP Paula Sherriff, who clashed with Boris Johnson last week, said: “We don’t want to make our offices like fortresses but it’s very clear the threat is there.

“We shouldn’t vilify anybody who decides they do want security guards because we are vulnerable in those surgeries.

“The toxic atmosphere is alarming and it’s important that people feel safe at their place of work.”

■Party leaders are being urged to sign a code of conduct to protect election candidates from abuse and agree a “responsible framework for legitimate political debate”.